A KNAPHILL church will hold a week of celebrations next month to mark the centenary of its consecration and is looking for its congregation to help.

Holy Trinity Church turns 100 on September 25 and its committee is planning a series of events, including a massive picture display of the church’s history, with residents being encouraged to submit their own pictures of it.

The Rev Nick Grew said: “We have had various things going on during the year but we are doing a special meal and service for church members current and past, who we have invited. The exhibition runs from September 24 to 29 and we are trying to get old memories and photos of Holy Trinity and it would be great if people could get in contact with us if they can help.

“There will be a talk about being in the choir in years gone by and we have tracked down the oldest living member of the church, Edith Elmer, 99.”

He added: “The church will be open for people to come in and have a look and on September 29 there will be a barn dance.

“The following day we will have a ploughman’s lunch after the church service, which will be attended by the mayor.”

Among the longest serving parishioners is 91-year-old Helena Edlin, who was christened at Holy Trinity Church more than nine decades ago.

She said: “Some of my fondest memories are from when I went to Sunday school and we used to be given treats occasionally.

“It has changed very much since then but the whole area seems completely different. I still try and get to church most Sundays because it gets me out and I can see people and there is a good community feel there — there are a lot of young families which is nice.”

Mrs Edlin added: “There are quite a few people coming back to the area for the celebrations and I am looking forward to seeing them again.”

Anyone who would like to lend photographs to the church or find out more about the celebrations should call the church office on 01483 473489.